King Arthur and his Knights

The story of King Arthur is a fascinating one, and this retold excerpt offers an excellent example of narrative word choice in a dialogue. Learners read the text and examine the way the author uses synonyms for said. They write down all...

As an exploration of the Knights of the Round Table, this activity helps students organize their information and check for understanding by using the comprehension questions. This packet would be a terrific supplement to a unit on this...

Students explore how a dream to build a medieval castle came to reality. In this lesson, students read an article about a knight's castle that is being built in France, then complete numerous activities such as a quiz, a debate, a class...

Emerging learners write an ending for an excerpt from Mark Twain's, A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court. After reading the text, they study vocabulary, research armor and the associated time period, and write an ending for the...

Students read and analyze The Sword in the Stone. In this Arthurian legends instructional activity, students discuss their knowledge base for Arthurian legends and use character flashcards to preview The Sword in the Stone. Students...

Students become familiar with the style of architecture of medieval times.  In this architecture instructional activity, students design a model of a medieval castle including its cornerstone. Students understand scale in their...

Young scholars create and publish a newspaper based on Arthurian literature and history. After completing a class read of "King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table," students work in groups to write an article based on their...

Discover the historical roots of modern English with your young learners, and then discover the meaning of many old English sayings. What a great chance to explore the history behind many of the words and phrases we use today!

Fourth graders investigate and research the myths of King Arthur. They role-play life in a feudalistic society, analyze maps, write journal responses, complete graphic organizers, construct a diorama, summarize main ideas, and develop...

Students imagine themselves as reporters living in the time of King Arthur to create newspapers based on their study and research. Working in groups, each team of reporters is responsible for writing a section page.